Patsy
Patsy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Patsy
- A diminutive of the female given name Patricia.
- A diminutive of the male given name Patrick.
- A diminutive of the female given name Martha.
Etymology
From the clipping of Patricia or Patrick + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).
How popular is Patsy?
Since 1880, 119,448 girls and 7,713 boys in the U.S. have been named Patsy (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #52 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #316 in 1911. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Patsy FAQ
What does the name Patsy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Patricia. A diminutive of the male given name Patrick. A diminutive of the female given name Martha. From the clipping of Patricia or Patrick + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).
How popular is the name Patsy?
Since 1880, 119,448 girls and 7,713 boys in the U.S. have been named Patsy (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #52 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #316 in 1911. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Patsy a boy or girl name?
Patsy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 119,448 girls and 7,713 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.